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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
In addition, the serum's deeply hydrating formula conditions, moisturizss and protects to keeps lips soft, firm and supple.
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
hydrolyzed algae extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
The Method Polish Blemish Control
salicylic acid
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
retinyl palmitate
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Lancer Skincare Volume Enhancing Lip Serum is an advanced lip treatment that dramatically plumps lips, diminishes fine lines, and defines lip contours for a lush, youthful appearance.
retinyl palmitate
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Developed for oily, congested or blemish-prone skin, the advanced formula combines enzymatic and physical exfoliants with oil-minimising agents, promoting a more even and healthy-looking complexion.
lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An enzyme-based exfoliant
lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An enzyme-based exfoliant
retinyl palmitate
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Pumpkin and Pomegranate Enzymes gently exfoliate and dissolve sebum while Magnesium Crystals buff away dead cells, improving the look of skin texture and fine lines.
lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An enzyme-based exfoliant
lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An enzyme-based exfoliant
salicylic acid
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
35/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone
An enzyme-based exfoliant
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrolyzed algae extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
salicylic acid
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
retinyl palmitate
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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Potential irritants
lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone
An enzyme-based exfoliant
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrolyzed algae extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
butylene glycol
22% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Butylene glycol, Sodium bicarbonate, Magnesium oxide, Peg-8, Glycerin, Oleth-20, Trihydroxystearin, Silica, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract, Syringa vulgaris leaf cell culture extract, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Hydrolyzed algae extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Mentha piperita oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Salicylic acid, Water, Maltodextrin, Sorbic acid, Linalool
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries